Common Questions ______

Music Selection Processional, interlude and recessional ceremony music is the most important selections. Special request music for the ceremony is accepted and encouraged. There are audio samples and repertoire lists of the highly requested music and common choices for solo and ensembles.

Cocktail music is usually left up to the discretion of Rich Barry although a preferred direction and style can be helpful.

Setup Setup usually takes no more than 30 minutes. The equipment for amplification of the guitar, other instruments (if applicable) and the officiant and readers is seamless, simple and elegant. Wireless microphones and lapels and a L1 Bose Speakers are utilized.

A standard 120v plug is required within 100 feet of the performance area for amplification. A battery powered amplifier is also available in the case where there are no power outlets. The only requirement is a chair for each musician.

Dress Depending on the event, the client can choose from business casual, black , and formal tuxedo. A pressed black suit and tie is the default.

Cue A heads up around a minute before the procession begins will assure the perfect musical moment execution. Ten seconds is a perfect amount of silence that often serves as a cue for the members of the congregation to be silent for the procession.

Music Selection ______

CEREMONY PARTS

Prelude Prelude is the music prior to the ceremony processions. It is generally 30 minutes of light classical and romantic music as guests are arriving and being seated. The choice of pieces during the prelude is often left to the discretion of the musician(s).

Bridal Party Processional The party’s processional marks the official beginning of the wedding ceremony. It should have a slow but flowing feel for ushering the mothers and grandmothers, and other members of the wedding party down the aisle. For some , the same music is used for the wedding party and the bridal procession. Popular and music with personal significance to the and groom are often used for the ceremony processions.

Bridal Processional Entrance processional of the wedding party and bride is generally very stately, elegant music at a walking tempo. The bridal processional is usually a separate music from the bridal party’s processional. The bridal processional is the most personal and important music in the ceremony. There should be a brief 3-5 second pause between the bridal party procession and the bride’s procession. Sometimes a wedding coordinator, assistant or guest gives a cue.

Interlude (Optional) The interlude can actually be many different moments in the wedding ceremony. For most wedding ceremonies, the interlude is the , memorial candle, or rose presentation. These are moments of quiet reflection, and the wedding music you choose should complement this mood.

Recessional Departure or the wedding party from the ceremony site is generally celebratory and jubilant music. Guest generally depart immediately or very soon after the wedding party to reception area or site. This is the last music for the ceremony. Please check out the wedding music pages of this site for examples of recessional music selections.

Postlude The postlude to your wedding sets a pleasant atmosphere as guests are leaving. It can last between 5 and 10 minutes, so it’s best to treat the postlude like the prelude music and simply give the musicians an idea of what you want. Experienced wedding musicians will play postlude music that is refined but upbeat, adding the finishing touch to your wedding.

TRADITIONAL SELECTIONS ______

Canon in D major by Jesu, Joy of Man's Desire by Johann S. Bach ​ ​ Builds intensity and emotion. Very popular Slowly and reverently played

Ave Maria by Franz Schubert Doxology by Anonymous ​ ​ Traditional mother's music Music for lighting Unity Candle

Bridal Chorus by Richard Air on the G String by Johann S. Bach ​ ​ Traditional Wedding music Gradually builds emotion with long phrases

Largo of Winter by Antonio Vivaldi Water Music by George F. Handel ​ ​ Calm and reverently played Timeless, elegant and royal

Sheep May Safely Graze by Johann S. Bach Sleepers Awake by Johann S. Bach ​ ​ ​ Calm and Flowing Stately and Traditional

Trumpet Tune by Henry Purcell Prelude from BWV 1007 by Johann S. ​ ​ Builds intensity and emotion, Very popular Upbeat and optimistic

Prelude No. 1 of WTC by Johann S. Bach Romance by Traditional ​ ​ Traditional and formal wedding march Beautiful and Romantic ​

Meditation from Thais by Messanet Ave Maria by Gounod ​ ​ Mysterious and Sophisticated Flowing and Mothers Music

Ave Verum Corpus by Wolfgang Mozart Wedding March by ​ ​ Grand and Serious Building and traditional

Be Thou With Me by Johann Sebastian Bach Processional by George Handel ​ ​ Gentle Grand and high spirited

Trumpet Voluntary by Jeremiah Clarke Ode to Joy by Ludwig Van Beethoven ​ ​ Elegant piece Prince of Denmark’s March Joyous, spirited and energetic

UNIQUE GUITAR SELECTIONS ______

Andante in A minor by Johann S. Bach Cavatina by Stanley Myers ​ ​ Elegant and Processional Reserved and classic sounding

Evocacion by Jose Merlin Allegro from BWV 1003 by Johann S. Bach ​ ​ ​ ​ Slowly and reverently played Energetic piece for Bridal party

Aranjuez Concerto by Joaquin Rodrigo Recuerdos by Francisco Tarrega ​ ​ Energetic Bright and Cheerful

POPULAR MUSIC SELECTIONS ______

Viva La Vida - Coldplay All you Need is Love - Lennon/McCartney ​ ​

Stand By Me - Jerry Leiber I’m Yours - Jason Mraz ​ ​

Here Comes The Sun - George Harrison Bitter Sweet Symphony - The Verve ​ ​

A Thousand Years - Christina Perri All of Me - John Legend ​ ​

Hallelujah - Cohen La Vie En Rose - Louiguy ​ ​

Such Great Heights - The Postal Service Kiss Me - Ed Sheeran ​ ​

God Only Knows - Beach Boys River Flows in You - Yiruma ​ ​

Thinking Out Loud - Ed Sheeran Happy - Pharrell Williams ​ ​

Free - Zach Brown Band Today - Smashing Pumpkins ​ ​ ​ ​

Marry You - Bruno Mars Life House - You and Me ​ ​

Over the Rainbow - Harold Arlen We Found Love - Rihanna ​ ​ ​

You’re Beautiful - James Blunt Marry Me - Train ​ ​

Come Away With Me - Norah Jones You Everything - Michael Buble ​ ​ ​ ​

What a Wonderful World - Louis Armstrong All you Need is Love - Lennon/McCartney ​ ​ ​ ​

Amazed - Lonestar Bless The Broken Road - Rascal Flatts ​ ​

Beyond the Sea - Charles Trenet Make you Feel My Love - Adel ​ ​ ​ ​

EXAMPLE PROGRAM ______

Prelude

Grave from a minor sonata Johann S. Bach Evocación from Suite Del Recuerdos Jose Merlin ​ Preludio Saudade Augustin Barrios ​ ​ Spanish Romance Anonymous Una Limosna por el Amor del Dios Augustin Barrios Romance Niccolò Paganini Recuerdos de la Alhambra Francisco Tárrega Andante Johann S. Bach ​

Ceremony

Jesu Joy of Man’s Desiring (Bridal Party Processional) Johann S. Bach Canon in D major (Bridal Processional) Johann Pachelbel ​ Trumpet Voluntary (Bridal Recessional) Jeremiah Clarke ​

Cocktail Hour

Suite del Recuerdos Jose Merlin ​ What a Wonderful World Louis Armstrong Somewhere over the Rainbow Harold Arlen La Vie en Rose Louiguy I’ve Got Rhythm George Gershwin Muerte del Angel Ástor Piazzolla Autumn Leaves Joseph Kosma ​ Beyond the Sea Charles Trenet

Moon River Henry Manell Fly Me to the Moon Bart Howard Allegro from La Catedral Augustin Barrios Besame Mucho Consuelo Velazquez ​ Under the Bridge Red Hot Chilli Peppers ​ Dream a Little Dream of me Wilbur Schwandt ​ Primavera Porteno Ástor Piazzolla Leyenda Issac Albeniz

Logistics Form

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Please send this form or send a note with the following information to Rich Barry via e-mail or post within 30 days prior to the date of the wedding ceremony.

Wedding Party

_____ # of Bridesmaids _____ # of Mothers _____ # Ring Bearers

_____ # of Grooms Men _____ # of Grandmothers _____ # Flower Girls

Ceremony Music

______Procession of Parents/Grandparents (optional) ​ ​

______Procession of Bridal Party

______Procession of Bride

______Recession of Wedding Party

Setup Details

_____ Ceremony Electrical Available OR _____ Battery Powered Required

_____ Cocktail Electrical Available OR _____ Battery Powered Required

_____ Outdoor Ceremony OR _____ Indoor Ceremony

_____ Outdoor Cocktail OR _____ Indoor Cocktail

_____ Number of Attendees

_____ Estimate of distance of Isle

Dress

_____ Black Suit OR _____ Khaki Casual OR _____ Tuxedo

Other Notes

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